Quick Hits: Marlins, Galarraga, Rays, Rodriguez

Here's the latest from around the majors as the Rangers and Tigers start a four-game set in Detroit..

The agent of right-hander Armando Galarraga recently reached out to Marlins skipper Ozzie Guillen to see if the club might have interest in signing him, writes Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald. "I've passed [the request] up the ladder," Guillen said. "We'll see what happens." Galarraga, 30, signed a minor league deal with the Orioles this spring, but was released after just four appearances.

I like the Allen pickup for the Rays. Low risk high reward type. Plus I remember rumored interest in him since mid last year so they got their guy without having to give up anything. It is interesting to note that the Rays do have a history of getting production/use out of former A’s first basemen. Steve Cox, Carlos Pena (2002), Dan Johnson and now Allen. Even if Allen turns out to be another Dan Johnson I’d say this pickup/roster spot would be worth it.